- Up to date: 17 Sept 2024 16:04 BST
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Al-Nassr have launched an official membership assertion after a Saudi YouTuber trolled Cristiano Ronaldo.
The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi used to dominate the footballing panorama for over a decade. In current occasions, nonetheless, it has primarily been laid to relaxation regardless of Saudi Arabia’s greatest efforts to attempt to capitalise on it.
Earlier this yr, Inter Miami and Messi had been taken to Riyadh in the course of the MLS pre-season for a ‘Final Dance’ in opposition to Neymar’s Al-Hilal and Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, however the occasion was a farce as all three megastars had been injured, with Messi in the end the one one to get on the pitch for ten minutes.
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With each taking part in on completely different continents within the twilight years of their careers, and neither being nominated for the Ballon d’Or for the primary time since 2003, the rivalry on the pitch is all however useless, but followers are nonetheless protecting the hearth lit.
Ronaldo is often subjected to ‘Messi’ chants throughout Professional League video games and one Saudi influencer’s actions have now prompted Al-Nassr to launch an official assertion on the matter.
Al-Nassr condemn Ronaldo trolling
Saudi YouTuber Abu Omar not too long ago took half in a tour of Al-Nassr’s stadium and photographed himself mimicking Lionel Messi’s ear-cupping celebration from the 2022 World Cup in entrance of Ronaldo’s seat within the dressing room.
The image went viral on social media and Al-Nassr have now responded with a fairly petty assertion, whereas the influencer has additionally apologised for his actions.
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A Saudi Arabian YouTuber did Lionel Messi’s celebration from the World Cup in entrance of Cristiano Ronaldo’s locker at Al Nassr’s stadium yesterday and the membership launched a press release condemning it at present. 😅🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/DDBm5T9KZP
— Soccer Discuss (@FootballTalkHQ) September 17, 2024
“We wish to level out that Al Nassr Membership has at all times welcomed its guests, followers, and supporters,” the assertion started. “All through its lengthy historical past, our doorways have been open to all. Nevertheless, the current particular person (irresponsible) actions contained in the dressing room at First Park Stadium are unacceptable. Some individuals fail to recognise the importance of the crew they signify, in addition to the membership’s heritage. They disrespected our followers.
“We wish to make clear that Al Nassr Membership Firm has instructed the related inner departments to handle the matter instantly, making certain the membership’s literary, ethical, and materials rights are preserved. We reaffirm that our doorways and services stay open to all followers, supplied they adhere to correct conduct.”
